Intro flights have long been the way that new pilots discover the joys of flying. After analyzing how successful intro flights are in converting interested people to student pilots, Sporty’s has reinvented the introductory flight process by enhancing and enlarging it, according to company officials. Sporty’s has bundled four flying lessons, access to its online […]
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Electronic ignition and Thunderbolt options for Van’s Aircraft
Van’s Aircraft customers now have the option to add an electronic ignition system on their Lycoming engines. In addition, a new Lycoming Engines and Van’s Aircraft partnership allows Van’s customers to select performance and color options for their engines via Lycoming’s Thunderbolt product line. “Many customers have requested performance and color options for their Lycoming […]
Hartzell Trailblazer Composite Prop receives STC for Super Cubs
Hartzell Propeller‘s 83-inch composite Trailblazer propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Super Cub PA-12 and PA-18 aircraft. Doug Brewer, of Alaska West Air, who flies a Super Cub in Alaska, is the first customer to be able to take advantage of the improved Trailblazer performance, company officials report. “I do moose counts […]
Aerocet earns TSO on 6750 straight floats
Aerocet has received FAA TSO approval for its 6750 straight floats. The next phase of approval, STC, is nearing completion, according to company officials. A set of 6750 straight floats are currently installed on a Quest Kodiak 100. Company officials claim the floats are quick on the step, possess a large “sweet spot” and are lighter […]
Jeppesen and Garmin expand Garmin Pilot App wireless data capabilities
Garmin and Jeppesen recently unveiled new wireless data transfer capabilities for Jeppesen terminal charts that are accessed through select Garmin avionics and the iOS-based Garmin Pilot app. “The ability to provide wireless data updates streamlines the flight preparation process and allows pilots to take the skies more quickly,” said Scott Reagan, director, Jeppesen OEM Client Management. […]
uAvionix launches foursome of ADS-B products
uAvionix Corporation enters the general aviation market with four products: EchoUAT, SkyFYX, SkyEcho, and EchoESX. An Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) ADS-B avionics solution provider, uAvionix officials say they aim to disrupt the general aviation industry by leveraging solutions developed for drones to transform avionics design and dramatically reduce the size and cost of ownership. ADS-B Transceiver EchoUAT […]
SkyView update adds Yaw Damper, Rotax 912 iS fault reporting, and more
Dynon‘s SkyView software has been upgraded to version 15.1. It adds Yaw Damper capability, VP-X support on HDX, improved Rotax 912iS fault/troubleshooting information, support for the new SV-ASDB-472 Dual Band Traffic and Weather, and dozens more improvements and fixes. Several existing features have also been improved, for example, scrollable checklists, improved QWERTY keyboard on touchscreens, […]
Creative Electronics introduces 406 ELT tester
Creative Electronics has introduced a user friendly tester for the 406 Mhz COSPAS-SARSAT emergency locator beacons. According to company officials, the tester does a comprehensive test of the beacon and provides a pass or fail indication, displaying not only the message content, including the all important HEX identification code, but also the results of the actual measurements and, […]
Redbird debuts rugged flight sim for schools
Redbird Flight Simulations has introduced an updated and specialized version of its desktop flight simulator, the Jay Velocity Edition, to support schools that are investing in STEM education. Redbird created the simulator for demanding environments like middle and high schools, museums, and public access kiosks. The clean-sheet design prioritizes one thing for the classroom: Get the student […]